New York, NY – In honor of Meet the Breeds, a group of Italian breeds, their owners and AKC staffers marched up 5th Avenue during the 2010 Columbus Day Parade in New York City. Participating breeds included the Bergamasco, Bracco Italiano, Cane Corso, Cirneco dell'Etna, Lagotto Ramagnolo, Neapolitan Mastiff and Spinone Italiano! 

Meet the Breeds is coming to the Javits Center this weekend, October 16th-17th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Come meet 160 dog breeds (including these wonderful Italian ones!) and 41 cat breeds, and enjoy demonstrations, shopping, children's activities and more. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.meetthebreeds.com.

 Thank you to all the participants that marched. We had a great time!